Post by squint181 on Nov 27, 2022 4:34:59 GMT
Recently Shapeways added a second colored material. I have shared some prints of the High Definition Full Color. Here is the Full Color Nylon of the Tayio and USS Arkansas.
Like Before, the Pros and Cons
Pros
-Much less expensive then the Hight Def Color. High Def is $35.40, the new Color Nylon is $16.21. About half the cost. As reference, WSF is $9.50, High Detail Plastics $15.92
-Color boundaries are sharp, not a lot of color bleed.
-Detail not too bad, a lot like WSF
Cons
-The material is not smooth, again very similar to WSF.
-Colors are not very vibrant. The flight deck of the Tayio looks faded.
-The Arkansas arrive with a bit of warp. But a dip in hot water straightened it out.
All in all, not a bad option if you don't want to paint your models and don't mind spending an extra $7 or so for each one.
I will have the few models I have already uploaded with color able to be purchased in both color materials.
BTW, Shapeways have their Cyber Monday sale going on. Here are the promo codes.
20% off orders $200 or more
Use code 20CYBER2022
10% off orders under $199
Use code 10CYBER2022
Like Before, the Pros and Cons
Pros
-Much less expensive then the Hight Def Color. High Def is $35.40, the new Color Nylon is $16.21. About half the cost. As reference, WSF is $9.50, High Detail Plastics $15.92
-Color boundaries are sharp, not a lot of color bleed.
-Detail not too bad, a lot like WSF
Cons
-The material is not smooth, again very similar to WSF.
-Colors are not very vibrant. The flight deck of the Tayio looks faded.
-The Arkansas arrive with a bit of warp. But a dip in hot water straightened it out.
All in all, not a bad option if you don't want to paint your models and don't mind spending an extra $7 or so for each one.
I will have the few models I have already uploaded with color able to be purchased in both color materials.
BTW, Shapeways have their Cyber Monday sale going on. Here are the promo codes.
20% off orders $200 or more
Use code 20CYBER2022
10% off orders under $199
Use code 10CYBER2022
I think I will give it a try the next time I start a new set of miniatures. 
